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President's Secretariat
President’s Ram Navami Greetings
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Ram Navami has said: -
“On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my greetings and best wishes to fellow citizens.
Ramnavami, celebrated as the birth anniversary of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram, is also an occasion for our toiling farmers to celebrate new crops. Shri Ram's ideal life gives us the message of virtue, tolerance, warmth and harmony. We should sincerely follow these eternal values in the course of our duty.
On the festive occasion of Rama Navami, let us resolve to follow Shri Ram's ideals in our lives and to build a glorious nation. Also, follow all government guidelines including social distancing while celebrating the festival to combat and defeat the pandemic of COVID-19 virus.”
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Ministry of Defence
Twin Success for Guided PINAKA
Defence Research and Defence Organisation  today successfully test fired the Guided PINAKA from Pokhran ranges. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit comprising of an advanced navigation and control system. In both the missions, the weapon systems impacted the intended targets with high precision and achieved desired accuracies. Telemetry Systems tracked and monitored the vehicle all through the flight path. All the mission objectives have been met.
The indigenously developed Guided Pinaka by DRDO will significantly boost the capability of the artillery to make precision hits.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Over 1.7 Lakh Bridges Inventorised under IBMS
Shri Mandaviya says, their condition will be checked before and after monsoon every year
Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has inventorized 1,72,517 bridges/structures under Indian Bridge Management System . These structures comprise 1,34,229 culverts, 32,806 minor bridges, 3,647 major and 1,835 extra-long bridges. Earlier there was no proper data available on these structures on the National Highways network.
The IBM System has been established to develop the data in digital form, to identify the number of bridges and other structures on National Highways, to carry out the condition survey and inventorization of bridges/structures and to identify the distressed bridges which need immediate attention and to sensitize the concerned implementation agency for taking corrective measures such as repair, rehabilitation reconstruction/ new construction etc.
The Minister said, the bridges /structure condition data will be collected twice a year during ‘Pre-Monsoon’ and ‘Post-Monsoon’ period for 3 years by using Mobile Bridge Inspection Units . Eleven consultancy firms have been appointed for this purpose. The condition survey report and recommendation submitted by consultant will be used as input for granting permission for movement of over-dimension and overweight Vehicles consignments on National Highways which has been made online by the Ministry as well as help in future management/repair/rehabilitation of the assets.
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Ministry of Defence
FOC-IN-C  REVIEWS READINESS OF WESTERN FLEET
Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, embarked ships of Western Fleet off the West Coast of India from 11 to 13 October 22, to review Operational/ Combat readiness of the Fleet in a multi-threat scenario. Over 20 Indian Naval warships, six submarines, and a variety of aircraft participated in the exercise. This day and night tactical exercise included extensive weapon & integration drills and target engagements in all three dimensions.
During the high tempo operations, the Commander-in-Chief also witnessed anti-air, anti-surface & anti-submarine engagements, muti-ship underway replenishments, Boarding Operations/VBSS, under rigorous operational situations. The ability of the Western Fleet to monitor the entire Area of Responsibility  of the WNC through network centric capabilities was also proven effectively.
The anti-submarine operations included deployment of active and passive arrays for detection of submarines by ships; ASW capable P8I aircraft and shipborne helicopters; which culminated in torpedo firing.
The exercise also demonstrated the operational capability and readiness of the largest air station of the Indian Navy- INS Hansa, to undertake 24x7 operations in support of the Fleet. Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I, Dornier and IL-38, HALE UAV Sea-Guardian, Integral helicopters Sea King, Kamov 31, ALH and Chetak, and fighter aircraft MiG 29 K of the Indian Navy and SU 30 of the Indian Air Force contributed effectively towards surveillance and combat operations
The gun, missile and torpedo firings were solely focused on, Indian Navy's objective of "Ordnance on Target". The missile, torpedo and gun firings by ships were against high speed air /surface/ subsurface targets in a realistic tactical scenario to establish the Area and Point Defence capabilities of the Navy. In addition submarines undertook torpedo firings. The pinpoint accuracy, seamless and safe execution of these firings showcased the lethality and effectiveness of Indian Navy's arsenal and weapon systems, reflecting a high standard of combat readiness.
The CinC complimented the Western Fleet, INS Hansa and the maritime element of the Indian Air Force for the readiness to accomplish the concept of operations as envisaged by the Indian Navy and contribute towards maritime security of the nation.
The ships at sea were under the tactical command of Rear Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet.
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Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021
SHGs played a vital role in increasing family income and improving quality of life: Shri Tomar
The Mela to remain open from 26th February to 14th March at Noida Haat
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Food Processing Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021 at Noida Haat today. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Kailash Choudhary was also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering Shri Tomar said that the Ministry of Rural Development is working to include more women in Self Help Groups . He said these SHGs played a vital role in increasing family income and improving quality of life.
Speaking about PM's call for self-reliant India, Shri Tomar said Atmanirbharta can't be achieved only by Government's schemes and efforts. People's participation is a must and SHGs can play a major role to achieve this goal. He urged the empowered SHGs to come forward and help other SHGs to become Atmanirbhar.
Shri Kailash Choudhary appreciated the efforts of SHGs during COVID times for employing rural women. He said our SHGs have the potential to produce export quality material and with the help of these SHGs, the country can achieve the dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development advised the SHGs and craftsmen to understand consumer's demand to improve the products. He said the Ministry will give publicity to the Mela through advertisement and SMS marketing so that all participants will get a chance to showcase their products to a large number of audience.
The Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021 is being organized from 26th February to 14th March 2021 by the Ministry of Rural Development. More than 300 rural self-help groups and craftsman from 27 states are participating in the Mela. Around 150 stalls and 15 food stalls serving regional cuisines have been set up and more than 60 cultural performances will be performed. During the Mela, workshops on product packaging and design, communication skills, social media publicity and Business 2 Business marketing will be organised to educate the rural self-help groups and craftsman. The Mela will remain open from 11 AM to 8 PM daily.
Dr G. Narendra Kumar, DG, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Smt. Alka Upadhyay, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Shri Charanjit Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development were also present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Defence
PASSING OUT OF OFFICER TRAINEES AT NAVAL BASE
A Passing Out Divisions, marking the successful culmination of afloat training of the 99th Integrated Officer Trainees Course was held onboard ships of the First Training Squadron on 04 Jun 21 in a short but inspiring ceremony, curtailed due to the COVID-19 imposed restrictions. The course consisted of 104 officer trainees of the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy. Rear Admiral Antony George, VSM, NM, Chief of Staff of Southern Naval Command awarded trophies to the meritorious officer trainees during the Passing Out Divisions held onboard the ships.
The First Training Squadron based at Kochi comprises Indian Naval Ships Tir, Magar, Shardul, Sujata, Tarangini, Sudarshini and Coast Guard Ship Sarathi. The squadron is presently headed by Captain Aftab Ahmed Khan, who is also the Commanding Officer of INS Tir.
The 24-week sea training commenced on 28 Dec 20. During this phase, the Sea Trainees were imparted instructions on seamanship, navigation, ship handling and technical aspects with emphasis on practical training. Designed to enable the trainees to obtain their sea legs, the intensive sea training provides an exposure to the rigours of life at sea in a conducive training environment that prepares young officers to undertake combat as well as ‘less than war’ functions effectively. The Sea Trainees spent 67 days at sea sailing almost 14000 nm and visited various ports on the West and East coasts of India as well as overseas ports of Mauritius , Seychelles , Madagascar  and Maldives . The trainees were also exposed to sail training onboard the sail training ship, INSV Sudarshini. As part of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, the trainees also participated in the transfer of Victory Flame from Kochi to Lakshadweep and Minicoy group of islands.
The coveted Chief of Naval Staff Trophy and Telescope for the Best All Round Sea Trainee was awarded to Sub Lieutenant Bharat Bhushan Sangar. The Chief of Naval Staff Trophy and Binoculars for standing First in Overall Order of Merit was awarded to Sub Lieutenant Nishant K Vishwakarma. FOC-IN-C East Rolling Trophy for showing maximum progress in professional subjects during the term was awarded to Sub Lieutenant Ayan Ali. FOC-in-C South Rolling Trophy for sports and extracurricular activities while also excelling in professional subjects was awarded to Sub Lieutenant Ojas Tohra.
The officers will continue their next phase of training onboard various frontline Indian Naval warships on the Western and Eastern sea board.
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill India to upskill 4000 ISRO technical staff over the next 5 years
Skill Ministry signs MoU with Indian Space Research Organisation, launches ISRO Technical Training Programme
With an aim to upskill the technical staff at the Department of Space in the Indian Space Research Organisation, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  signs a MoU  with the Indian Space Research Organisation . The MoU was signed by Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary MSDE and Shri S. Somanath, Secretary Department of Space/ Chairman ISRO.
The programme is aimed at creating a formal framework for short-term courses to provide training for the skill development and capacity- building of the technical staff of ISRO as per the industry requirements, in the space domain in the country. More than 4000 ISRO technical employees will be trained in the programme over the course of the next 5 years. The location of the training will be the National Skill Training Institutes  under MSDE located across India.
The objective of the training programme is to boost the skills of various technical staff working across ISRO centres and units under Department of Space . With the help of MSDE and its state-of-the-art training institutes across the country, the programme will impart training in specific disciplines to upgrade employees' skill sets as per the latest industry trends and requirements. Under the MoU, ISRO will jointly work with MSDE and associated NSTI to prepare a detailed training calendar, training curriculum, and syllabus to accomplish the larger objectives of the programme. ISRO will provide trainee kits to the trainees.
With that, MSDE will also arrange labs, workshops, classrooms, specimens, and other training facilities to effectively carry out the programme at identified National Skill Training Institutes  in consultation with Capacity Building Programme Office . MSDE will also be responsible for the overall management and complete supervision of the programme for its successful execution.
Expressing his views on signing the MoU, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said that with the advent of technology and the world moving towards digitization, it is imperative that we upskill our technical staff across sectors. The upskilling of tech experts at ISRO is a step in that direction. ISRO has been a game-changer when it comes to redefining the space domain at large over the last ten years. He further said that these training programmes will enable technical personnel to embrace and augment cutting-edge technology, thereby elevating India's standing in the space domain. We look forward to contributing to their success as they chalk a new future of the space for India, he added.
Effective immediately, the MoU was signed in the presence of Shri TVLN Rao, RD, RDSDE, Karnataka; Shri Kumarvel, DD, RDSDE, Karnataka; Shri C Ravi, Director, CFI, DGT; Shri Parveen Kumar, DD, DGT; Shri Manish Gupta, Assistant Director, MSDE; N. Sudheer Kumar, Director, CBPO, ISRO; and Nishant Kumar, Dy Director, ISRO. The same will be valid for a period of 5 years.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- Over 125 cr vaccine doses have been administered today under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 99,763
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.29%; Lowest since March 2020
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.35%
- 8,548 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,40,37,054
- 9,765 new cases in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 59 days
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 18 days
- 64.35 cr Total Tests conducted so far
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
194.92 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 40,370
Active cases stand at 0.09%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.69%
4,216 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,26,48,308
8,329 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
85.45 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,44,994 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Special Service and Features
Surveys by the National Statistical Office in the month of July, 2022.
(Kochi : July 13 ,2022
The National Statistical Office , Field Operations Division  under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation  acts as the nodal agency for planned development of the statistical system in the country. NSO conducts various field surveys for the publication of official statistics. The field officials of NSO are committed towards accurate and timely data collection and thereby produce robust and reliable statistics that is used by different agencies for the development of the nation. The NSO is presently conducting three major households' surveys which are to be held throughout the country.
The National Statistical Office under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is conducting its 79th Round Socio-Economic Survey from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023. The 79th Round is earmarked for collection of data for compilation of a number of SDG Indicators through a 'Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey'  along with a survey on Ayurveda, Yoga Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha Sowa-Rigpa/Amchí and Homeopathy . The Grama panchayath of Aikkaranad North ward 6 and Edavanakkad ward 4 are selected in rural sector and Moothakunnam is selected in urban sector for the month of July.
The Periodic Labour Force Survey  with objectives to measure the dynamics in labour force participation and employment status would be actively pursued in Ernakulam district. The Grama Panchayats of Kuzhupilly ward 8,Elanji ward 10 are selected in the rural sector and Angamali,Maradu,.Choornikkara, Eramallur,Alangadu, Kannayannur,Paavur,Kochi MC.Edathala, are selected in the urban sector of the district.
For routine conduct of sample surveys, a geographical frame has to be decided that allows the enumerator to fix targets and achieve them in an estimated time schedule. For this purpose, the Urban Frame Survey  is undertaken through satellite mapping using mobile app. The following Kochi MC, Puthenvelikkara village, Kalady village , Thekumbhagam, Kothamangalam , Kuthatukulam and Velloorkunnam village would be covered in the month of July 2022 for updating the Urban Frame.
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in January , 2020
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of January 2020. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Role of State S&T Councils goes beyond state in resolving regional problems: Prof. Ashutosh Sharma
DST Secretary Prof. Ashutosh Sharma highlighted the critical role of state S&T Councils in creating scientific awareness and strengthening state-level S&T infrastructure as well as resolving regional problems, at the 6thAnnual Meet of State S&T Councils organised virtually by Karnataka State Council of Science and Technology .
“The importance of S&T Councils lies not only in resolving state-specific but also region-specific problems,” Prof Sharma stressed at the inaugural session of the annual meet organised from 18 June 2020 to 1 July 2020 to promote sharing of best practices and knowledge acquired among the State S&T Councils.
He appreciated the efforts of Punjab State S&T Council in creating a public-private partnership to tackle the challenge of straw burning at village level by establishing a briquette production unit utilizing paddy straw in Moga and Patiala, Punjab. He requested all the State S&T Councils to facilitate establishment of State Spatial Data Infrastructure  in the footsteps of Karnataka.
“The State S&T Councils must evolve as catalyst of STI ecosystem as knowledge managers and take up a lead role in assessing and implementing commercially viable solutions for state-specific needs through appropriate delivery mechanism,” Professor Sharma added. He invited all S&T Councils to participate proactively in consultative process of National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy  2020 and urged them to develop STI based strategy for economic regrowth during Post-COVID 19 period.
Officials of S& T Councils from 29 States and 2 Union Territories  participated during the inaugural session.
State Science and Technology Programme initiated in 1974, is a unique Centre-State Science and Technology  Cooperation mechanism supported by Department of Science and Technology , Government of India. Through this partnership, the State level Science, Technology, and Innovation  ecosystem is catalysed for overall socio-economic development at State and National level.
Over the Years, State S&T Councils have been working extensively towards S&T interventions for state-specific problems, creating scientific temperament and culture of innovation at the grassroots level. However, in last one year, this support mechanism has focussed on strengthening State STI ecosystem through systemic interventions. Some of the noteworthy interventions are establishment of world-class Institute of Advanced Virology at Thiruvananthapuram with modern infrastructure to carry out cutting edge research in virology, establishment of 29 Intellectual Property Rights  Cells in Universities and Colleges and one Centre of Excellence  to boost the culture of innovation in country. A Centre CoE-Cyber Security  has also been established to promote cyber-safe conducive environment for industry collaboration, address skill gaps, and facilitate innovation in this emerging field of Cyber Security in Karnataka.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari to lay Foundation Stone for widening of NH-16 between Icchapuram and Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh
The project will improve connectivity bewteen Chennai and Kolkata
Will also launch projects to enhance connectivity of Vizag Port to NH 16
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation will lay the foundation stone for, and inaugurate National Highways and Port Connectivity projects worth Rs 6688 Crores in Andhra Pradesh at an event in Vishakhapatnam tomorrow. The Minister is on a three day official visit to the state from 11th to 13th of this month.
The NH projects for which foundation stone will be laid include capacity augmentation of the existing 4-lane, 13.47 km stretch of NH-16 from Icchapuram to Narasannapet at a cost of Rs 439 Crores, 6-laning of 54.20 km stretch of NH-16 from Narasannapet to Ranasthalam at a cost of Rs 1350 Crore, 6-laning of NH-16 from Ranasthalam to Anandapuram  at a cost of Rs 1187.10 Crore and 6-laning of Anandapuram –Pendurthi – Anakapalli Section of NH-16 at a cost of Rs 2013 Crore. These projects will improve connectivity between Chennai and Kolkata, reduce travel time between the two cities and also lower traffic congestion in Vishakhapatnam city.
The Port Connectivity projects for which Shri Gadkari will lay the foundation stone include 12.7 km long 4-lane connectivity from NH-16 to Vishakhapatnam Port at a cost of Rs 549 Crores under Bharatmala and 0.85 km Grade Separator from H7 area to port connectivity road bypassing convent junction in Vizag at a cost of Rs 39.93 Crores
Shri Gadkari will also dedicate to the nation the 4.15 km 4-laning of balance connectivity road from Visakhapatnam Port to NH-16, executed at a cost of Rs 100 Crores
In addition to the above, Shri Gadkari will lay inaugurate Port Projects worth Rs 1062 Crores and lay the foundation stone for port projects worth Rs.679 Crores in Vishakhapatnam tomorrow. He is holding a meeting with officials of Shipping Ministry, Port Trusts and Inland waterways Authority in Vishakhapatnam today to review the progress of ongoing port and waterways projects. The Minister visited Polavaram Dam site yesterday.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Sufficient speed of internet connectivity is provided to e-NAM mandis: Union Agriculture Minister
As per the response received from the States, National Agriculture Market  platform is working properly and sufficient speed of internet connectivity has been provided to e-NAM mandis. State Governments have already been advised to explore the possibilities of upgrading the internet connectivity with internet service providers. Close monitoring of the progress through meetings at various levels and visits of the officers to e-NAM mandis is carried out. Also, Various steps taken by the Government has led to inter-mandi and inter-State trade on e-NAM platform.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.